Ruphus - 4 Studio Albums (1973-1979) [Reissue 1993-2009]
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 1,25 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 450 MB | Covers - 69 MB
Genre: Heavy Progressive Rock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Pan Records
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 1,25 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 450 MB | Covers - 69 MB
Genre: Heavy Progressive Rock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Pan Records
Ruphus is probably one of the most important 70's Norwegian heavy prog rock band (there were a few of those back then: Aunt Mary, Titanic, Popol Vuh/Ace etc.) but their music evolution would differ greatly from those groups. Their debut "A New Born Day" is certainly one of the best Norwegian albums with a very exciting sound and its extraordinarily communicative enthusiasm, even if a bit dated. But three members left after the album release and a new singer was found for their second album "Ranshart", a more progressive record looking towards Yes and Focus, but it was not quite as exciting as the debut. Future jazz-rock legend Terje Rypdal produced their third album "Let Your Light Shine", a jazz-rock album that had much success in Germany, but again, personnel change struck at the worst of times, but their fourth album "Inner Voice" continued the formula…